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Woven Wire Mesh, Stainless Steel, various apertures (0.5mm-5mm wire diameter)

Corrosion-resistant woven metal mesh with apertures ranging from 0.5mm to 5mm, primarily used for bushfire protection, architectural screening, and industrial filtration in Australian construction.

Atlas code
MIN-MET-FSH-007
stainless-steelbushfire-protectionAS3959corrosion-resistantwoven-meshgrade-304grade-316
Woven Wire Mesh, Stainless Steel, various apertures (0.5mm-5mm wire diameter)
At-a-glance signals

Corrosion-resistant woven metal mesh with apertures ranging from 0.5mm to 5mm, primarily used for bushfire protection, architectural screening, and industrial filtration in Australian construction.

Overview
Executive summary

High-performance stainless steel woven wire mesh manufactured by interlacing longitudinal (warp) and transverse (weft) wires in various patterns. Available in austenitic grades 304 (standard) and 316 (marine grade) with enhanced molybdenum content for superior chloride resistance. Wire diameters range from 0.5mm to 5mm with corresponding apertures from 0.1mm to 50mm, offering open areas from 20% to 85% depending on specification.

Best when…
  • 100% recyclable with no quality degradation
  • Excellent corrosion resistance (marine environments)
  • Bushfire compliant for all BAL ratings
  • High strength-to-weight ratio
  • Non-combustible (melting point >1400°C)
  • Low maintenance requirements
  • UV stable - no degradation from solar exposure
  • Maintains properties from -200°C to 870°C
  • Available in extensive range of specifications
  • Locally stocked in major Australian cities
Top advantages
  1. 01 100% recyclable with no quality degradation
  2. 02 Excellent corrosion resistance (marine environments)
  3. 03 Bushfire compliant for all BAL ratings
  4. 04 High strength-to-weight ratio
  5. 05 Non-combustible (melting point >1400°C)
Top limitations
  1. 01 Higher initial cost than galvanised alternatives
  2. 02 Lower thermal conductivity than aluminium
  3. 03 Requires specialised cutting tools for thicker gauges
  4. 04 Can cause galvanic corrosion with dissimilar metals
  5. 05 Limited acoustic absorption properties
Technical
Physical ·9
Density
7900 kg/m³
Specific gravity
7.9
Porosity
0.35 %
Water absorption
0 %
Hardness
201
UV resistance
Excellent // No degradation
Chemical resistance
Excellent // Acids and alkalis
pH tolerance
2-13
Surface roughness
0.5 µm
Mechanical ·7
Tensile strength
515 MPa
Compressive strength
210 MPa
Flexural strength
290 MPa
Shear strength
345 MPa
Poisson's ratio
0.29
Impact resistance
High // Charpy V-notch >100J
Creep resistance
Good // Stable to 550°C
Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon & energy ·7
Embodied carbon
3200 kgCO2e/tonne Value in kgCO2e/tonne = 3.20 kgCO2e/kg. Stainless steel higher than mild due to nickel/chromium content.
Carbon footprint
3.2
Embodied energy
75 MJ/kg
Water footprint
65 L/kg
Recycled content
60 %
Renewable content
0 %
Circular score
95
Compliance & Fire
Fire performance ·5
Combustibility class
Non-combustible // BCA Group 1
Fire resistance level
Non-combustible // AS 1530.1
Flame spread index
0
Smoke dev. index
0
Heat release rate
0
Cost & Lifecycle
Capex & lead time ·6
Material cost (range)
$45-250/m² // Depends on specification
Material cost (per unit)
$85/m² // Average for 2mm aperture
Lead time
1-3 days // For standard specifications
Lifecycle cost
$125/m² // 50-year analysis
Annual maintenance
$0.50/m² // Minimal maintenance
Market availability
Readily available // Stocked nationally
Service life & durability ·3
Expected lifespan
50
Maintenance interval
12
Warranty period
10
Layer D

Where it's used

Bushfire ember protection (AS 3959:2018 compliant)
Architectural facades and screening
Window and door insect screens
Industrial filtration and sieving
Security barriers and fencing
Balustrade infill panels
Ventilation and airflow control
Marine and coastal applications
Food processing equipment
Mining and quarry screening
MIN-MET-FSH-007 · Materials Atlas · CLAD Atlas data is reference-only. Verify against manufacturer specifications and current standards before specifying.